Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules 12 Caps

• For oral use only.
• Do not take more than the stated dose

Children under 12 years old:
This medicine is not recommended for children aged under 12 years.

Adults over 65 years:
This medicine is not recommended for adults aged over 65 years old.

Adults and Children 12 – 65 years old:
1 capsule up to 3 times a day.

• Do not take more than 3 doses in 24 hours.
• If symptoms persist or worsen talk to your doctor.

If anyone has too much:
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.

If you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that you only take a maximum of 3

The active ingredients in Benadryl Allergy Relief are:
8 mg Acrivastine in each capsule.

Other ingredients are:
Lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (E171) and purified water.

This medicine is suitable for most adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take this medicine:

• If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients, or to the antihistamine triprolidine.
• If you have severe kidney disease.

If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Benadryl Allergy Relief.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

• If you have kidney problems.
• If you are taking any other medicines, including:
• Sedatives or tranquillisers (used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders).
• Ketoconazole (an antifungal used to treat fungal infections).
  Erythromycin (an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections).
  

If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Special warnings about this medicine

• Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Benadryl Allergy Relief.
• Benadryl Allergy Relief may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Caution should be used when driving or operating machinery. If this product makes you feel drowsy or dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery. This product should not be taken whilst under the influence of alcohol.
• As with all antihistamines, it is advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption when taking this medicine.
  

Some of the ingredients can cause problems

• This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per capsule, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.